Elliot Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Elliot Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 2.12 N,33 23.927 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.035333
  • Longitude: 33.398783
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELLIOT
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 93 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2874
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 11, 1984
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2289/82 14.8.84 HARD AGROUND ABOUT 1M W OF RAS DIB LT & 200MTRS OFFSHORE IN 280200N, 332400E APPROX. (LL, 28.7.84). NCA YET. H2289/82 15.10.84 ABANDONED BY OWNERS. CONSIDERED TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 4.10.84). CHART AS ST PA IN POSN ABOVE. BR STD. H2289/82 11.12.84 ST IN 280209N, 332351E. (BREST NM 84 46 37). NCA YET. 3.12.84 STILL HARD AGROUND WITH NO MOVEMENT IN HEAVY SWELL. (LL, 1.12.84). H2289/82 30.4.86 VISUALLY AND RADAR CONSPIC IN 280209N, 332351E APPROX. GENERAL CONDITION OF WK VERY GOOD. (MV GAZANA, HN 13.3.86). BR STD. HH476/410/05 15.3.95 [WGD] POSN: 280205.2N, 332349.8E. NC 333. 27.4.09 LIES 000/180 WITH BOWS S. SUPERSTRUCTURE SHOWS ABOVE WATER. DEBRIS COVERS SOME 100MTRS BY 20MTRS. (P COLLINGS). NCA. 20.5.14 LIES IN 2802.120N, 3323.927E [WGD]. ONLY SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE. (FLASH EARTH). AMEND POSN, DELETE PA.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1963 BY CIA EUSKALDUNA, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UGARS MARINE CO, SA. PASSAGE LATTIKA FOR BOMBAY. RAN HARD AGROUND 1 MILE W OF RAS DIB LT. WITH ENGINE ROOM & NO 1 HOLD FLOODED AND TIDAL WAS ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

General Comments

BOWS S

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FAQ

Where is the ELLIOT wreck located?

The ELLIOT wreck is located at coordinates 28 2.12 N,33 23.927 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELLIOT?

The seabed around the ELLIOT lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ELLIOT sink?

The ELLIOT sank on Jul 11, 1984.

When was the wreck of the ELLIOT discovered?

The wreck of the ELLIOT was discovered in 1984.

What country did the ELLIOT belong to?

The ELLIOT belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ELLIOT carrying?

The ELLIOT was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ELLIOT?

The ELLIOT had a tonnage of 2874 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELLIOT?

The ELLIOT is classified as a motor vessel.

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